Trauma-informed care has become a defining priority across human service professions, and applied behavior analysis is no exception. For BCBAs, understanding the behavioral mechanisms of trauma is not optional — it is an ethical imperative that shapes how we design interventions, interact with caregivers, and safeguard the wellbeing of every individual we serve.
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Join Free →Although "trauma" and "trauma-informed care" have become mental health buzzwords in recent years, many in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis do not possess a working knowledge of the mechanisms of individual and caregiver trauma and the impacts trauma can have on behavior and measurable outcomes. These deficits in knowledge may lead to the use of outdated protocols and procedures, which can unknowingly retraumatize clients and families, hinder meaningful progress, and ultimately lead to secondary trauma and burnout amongst practitioners. The ways in which ABA has always been trauma informed and the new ways in which the focus is being more brought to address that, need to be reviewed and built into our daily practice. This training aims to review current research regarding trauma and the associated effects of trauma on behavior, identify the components of trauma-informed care, and describe ways to infuse trauma-informed and compassionate care within the scope of practice of ABA practitioners. Additionally, this training will include strategies to recognize the signs of secondary trauma amongst practitioners and families and identify ways to address associated burnout.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Ethics |
| COA | 0 | — |
Jilian Planer DeTiberiis earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Rowan University and her masters degree at Caldwell University in Applied Behavior Analysis. While attending Caldwell University, she completed her thesis, “Evaluating Tasks within a High-Probability Request Sequence with Children with Autism.” Upon completion of her degree at Caldwell University, she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She also completed a teacher certification program and is a certified teacher in elementary K – 5 and special education. Prior to joining Graham Behavior Services, Jilian worked as a special education teacher in an autism program in a public school and also has experience working in a private school for individuals with autism. She also worked at a private agency as the Clinical and Executive Director. Jilian is the resident sleep expert at GBS! She has worked in the area of sleeping skills for over 6 years, has received specialized training from FTF Consulting, and is a Certified Sleep Science Coach. Jilian has presented on the topic of sleep and other areas at Autism NJ and at NJABA. She is currently the Chief Clinical Operations Officer at Graham Behavior Services.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.